Developed by Softube — and available exclusively for UAD-2 hardware and Apollo audio interfaces — the Marshall Plexi Super Lead 1959 plug-in is not only an expert emulation of this 100-watt British classic, right down to its EL34 power tubes and hand-wired circuit, it offers uniquely powerful multi-mic sounds from legendary AC/DC engineer Tony Platt.

Developed by Softube — and officially endorsed by Tube-Tech — the CL 1B Compressor plug-in for UAD-2 and Apollo interfaces gives you ultra-musical opto-based tube compression to smooth and caress any source.

Recorded and mixed at the Cold War Kids’ studio in San Pedro, California, Lars Stalfors (The Mars Volta, Marnie Stern) breaks down how he and Dann Gallucci (TV On The Radio, Tim Curran) used UAD Powered Plug-Ins on the track “First” from the Cold War Kids’ album, Hold My Home.

It’s an old thing. It’s a soul thing. And it’s a new thing. Introducing the new Apollo Thunderbolt 2 Audio Interfaces, featuring stunning sound quality and a world of classic analog processing — all in a scalable system that grows with your studio.

This short video covers everything found inside the Apollo 8, Apollo 8p and Apollo 16 box. In addition, it demonstrates how to connect to your computer, downloading & installing the UAD software, updating the Firmware, and registering and authorizing your Apollo.